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Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and…
Navigating the Boundaries Between Oral Health and Mental Health
As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between…
What Hygienists Can Learn About Dental Anxiety From the Best Pediatric Dentist…
You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say…
Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue…
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Association Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline Is Explored
The study published in npj Aging investigated the intricate relationship between tooth loss, dietary patterns, and cognitive decline, particularly focusing on their neurological implications. Previous research established a connection…
Wisconsin Clinic Looks to Dental Therapists to Solve Patient Backlog
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a dental clinic faces significant appointment backlog, with wait times stretching for months due to high demand for dental services in northeast Wisconsin. To address this issue, the CEO of N.E.W. Community Clinic,…
Periodontal Bacteria Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
A recent study published in Gut, a BMJ Journal, highlights the alarming connection between oral bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas gingivalis, and the acceleration of pancreatic cancer development. Led by Gabriel Nussbaum, MD,…
Program Strives to Encourage Dental-Medical Innovation
In order to better integrate dental and medical care with the goal of improving overall health outcomes, SMILE Health, an initiative led by CareQuest Innovation Partners, aims to bridge this gap by uniting innovators, industry partners, and…
Paralyzed Dental Hygienist Returns to Patient Care Thanks to Her Employer
Katja Delevar, RDH, a dental hygienist in Vancouver, Washington, faced a life-altering accident during a solo motorcycle ride in July 2022. Following a severe injury that left her a T6 paraplegic, with significant damage to her chest and…
Taking a Leap of Faith
To better serve the most vulnerable in her community, Christy Jo Fogarty, RDH, ADT, became the first advanced dental therapist in the United States.
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Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
New research indicates that individuals reporting poor oral health face similar systemic health risks as those diagnosed with periodontal diseases.
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British Researchers Begin Ambitious Project to Support Young Adults With Cleft Lip and/or Palate
The University of Bristol in Bristol, England, is embarking on a $2.5 million research program to delve into the lifelong impacts of cleft lip and/or palate, a condition affecting one in 700 births. The initiative, named…
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